2018 Detroit auto show feeds the SUV, crossover craze

Acura, BMW, Jeep and Mercedes lead the top SUV debuts at the 2018 North American International Auto Show

The SUV and crossover segment is on fire, with every manufacturer adding something in an attempt to capture a larger part of this booming market.

At the 2018 North American International Auto Show there were four important launches – Acura released the latest RDX, with more swagger in its look and some new technologies along for the ride, while the Jeep Cherokee rugged makeover is aimed at keeping it relevant.

BMW added the X2 to its portfolio — it;s not a Sport Activity Vehicle, but a Sport Activity Coupe. Regardless, it is wagon-like in its execution meaning it takes a slightly different trail from its fellow models. Finally, the aging Mercedes-Benz G-Class has shifted from dying dinosaur conceived in the 1970s to something a little more contemporary.